Test & Validation Engineer II

Raytheon; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon, Forest, MS, is seeking a Test & Validation Engineer II to support the Forest Raytheon Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CMC). This onsite role focuses on designing, validating, and improving manufacturing test processes to ensure product quality and reliability across complex defense systems.

You will collaborate with a multi‑discipline team to analyze data, translate engineering requirements into production methods, lead improvement projects, and participate in internal design

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Designing, controlling, and improving the manufacturing process focusing on testing with a multi-disciplinary team to improve yields.
• Assisting with implementing manufacturing process control and performance monitoring.
• Creating and overseeing improvement projects.
• Translating engineering design requirements into manufacturing processes.
• Performing hardware defect analysis and corrective action investigations.
• Participating in internal design reviews of Prime Hardware and test environments.

Skills

data analysis

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Power supply testing

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MS-FOREST-425 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 425

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

The Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a motivated Test & Validation Engineer II to support the Forest Raytheon Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CMC).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with Designing, controlling, and improving the manufacturing process focusing on testing through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team Improving yields
• Assisting with implementing manufacturing process control and performance monitoring
• Creating and overseeing improvement projects
• Translating engineering design requirements into manufacturing processes
• Performing hardware defect analysis and corrective action investigations
• Participating in internal design review of Prime Hardware and test environment.

This job is posted as ONSITE and is located at Raytheon’s Forest, MS facility.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience with data analysis

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Preferred major in electrical engineering/engineering technology
• Experience in Power Supply testing (analog/power electronic component)
• Experience/education with interpretation of technical documents
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability in use of electrical test equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, Network Analyzer, Function Generator, etc)
• Experience in simulation and modeling of analog circuits and power electronics
• Experience with project execution

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.